NYTIMES - An insouciant accessory
A brand-new purse is usually a pricey gift, and realistically, the mom in your life may already be carrying one that she likes. Instead, we love the idea of giving her a little keychain to make that purse feel like new. Read More.
REFINERY29 - 11 Tiny Purses That Are As Chic As They Are Kitsch
When I first passed a Min & Mon storefront in SoHo, I nearly lost my mind at the sight of the bags. I own a larger one adorned with colorful patches and studs, but I also love ithis micro styles. The mini mohair and eye-appliqué purse is perfectly quirky yet...
BRIDES- A Bright Idea Lead to Marriage and a Move Abroad
Andrés and Carolina Quintero are the husband-and-wife founders of sustainable accessories brand Min & Mon. However, when they first met in college at the Universidad de Los Andes in Colombia, it was not love at first sight. Over time through a shared friend group, their own friendship blossomed. Eventually, Andrés and...
BUSTLE - Min & Mon's Co-Founder Wants You To Feel Joy Through Their Bags
When I moved across the country to New York City, one of the first brands I encountered was Min & Mon. Roaming the SoHo Artist & Fleas (RIP), I was immediately drawn in by the bright colorways and lash-lined, eyeball motif. The whimsical, silly designs captured my heart immediately, and after holding...
NBCNEWS- 70+ Latino-owned businesses to support in 2022 and beyond
When Andrés Felipe Quintero and his wife Carolina Llano, Min & Mon’s co-founders, moved to the U.S. from Colombia, Llano wasn’t allowed to work due to her visa. “She used her energy to develop a fresh concept for handbags,” Quintero said. “From that idea stemmed a dear desire to preserve the...
THE LIST - Best bold print
Point of view: Beloved heroine from "Alice in Wonderland" grows up and breaks the internet in fantastical style with her dreamy handbag posts. Well, lead the way, Alice. If we need to dive into a rabbit hole for one of these wondrous bags, we're down — no questions asked.Read More
INSTYLE - The New New
Add a bit of texture to your monochromatic look with a fuzzy coat, then slip on some printed boots to spice things up. Stand Studio coat. Self portrait sweater and skirt. Chelsea Paris boots. Min & Mon bag. Read more.
VOGUE - The New Arrivals We’re Getting Excited About This Week
Colombian-born, New York–based accessories brand Min & Mon launched a partnership with the Wayuu indigenous community in La Guajira, Colombia, for the brand’s latest capsule collection.
ELLE - Min & Mon Partners with Wayuu Community of Colombia
Who: Min & Mon What: 'Bolsas Wayuu' in collaboration with Wayuu indigenous community Where: Available for purchase online at minandmon.com Why: NY-based and Colombian-born accessories brand Min & Mon is committed to honoring the artisan industry, specifically in Colombia, which is at risk of being eradicated and replaced with commercialized...
EL PAÍS - Min & Mon, la marca de bolsos caleña que conquista a expertos de la moda
The married couple Carolina Llano and Andrés F. Quintero, creatives from Cali, together with their friend and partner Catherine McKenzie, are the soul and nerve of Min & Mon, which, betting on Colombian labor and innovative ideas, competes with the big brands of handbags in the New York market. This...